frightening
UK/'fraitәniŋ/US
TOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
Causing fear or alarm; scary; terrifying.
令人恐惧的，吓人的
v.
Causing someone to feel fear or alarm.
使恐惧，使害怕
Root Breakdown
Native Englishfrighteningother
=frightening
Common Collocations
- 1.frightening [news/experience/discovery]令人恐惧的消息/经历/发现
- 2.[absolutely/quite] frightening完全/相当令人恐惧的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The diagnosis was frightening news that shocked the entire family.
- 2.
The storm's fury was frightening, with wind speeds reaching dangerous levels.